Public Relations Director jobs in Chico, CA

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The Tehama County Department of Public Works is seeking a highly skilled professional to supplement our staff and manage the programs we administer.

The successful candidate has the capability to lead the team of dedicated professionals in managing the large number of funding programs to ensure transparency and accountability to the public, the Board of Supervisors and various State and Federal agencies. The candidate will also have substantial experience in successful project management.

• Applications must be submitted through the Government Jobs link below. Applications submitted through Indeed won't be considered.

About the Department :
The vision of the Tehama County Public Works Department is to be a proactive and fully capable, cooperative team which meets all the planning, engineering, operating, maintenance and administrative needs of Tehama County Public Works in a highly competent manner, maintaining a positive work environment where individuals have opportunities for self-improvement and are recognized for their achievements and contributions on behalf of the people of Tehama County. We invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our community!

Ideal Candidate :
The County is seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The incumbent will have experience as a licensed professional engineer preferably in a government agency. They will have a thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing Caltrans projects, experience with finance, billing, and other facets of the various branches within Public Works such as engineering, surveyor, land development, flood control, water resources, sanitation, and real property services . The ideal candidate will also possess a balanced combination of solid administrative and technical skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate the use of independent judgment and discretion in supervising various programs. The Assistant Director will be expected to cultivate and maintain successful relationships with a number of entities including the Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrator, County staff, consultants, other outside agencies and the community and serves as the department head in the absence of the Director of Public Works.

About the County :
Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. The County sits alongside the beautiful Sacramento River and is only 50 miles west of Lassen National Park. Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation; with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good as or better than anywhere in California. Tehama County is home to approximately 64,000 people. In our County's small town atmosphere, you can experience the feeling of knowing your neighbors. Additionally, the mean travel time to work is only 23 minutes and the cost of living in Tehama County is lower than many other places in California.

Examples of Duties

This position assists the Director in the overall planning, assigning and directing of the department's divisions. Duties include providing leadership, giving direction, and supervising the activities of the various divisions. The incumbent should have extensive knowledge in technical, financial and public relations involved in the conduct of county public works programs. This work also includes assisting in the preparation and management of the budget, processing revenues and expenditures as well as preparing financial reports.

It is critical the incumbent have substantial knowledge of engineering, transportation planning and traffic engineering principles and practices as applied to county public works; including planning, development, design, construction, cost estimating, plan review and specification preparation. The responsibilities of this position include overseeing land development functions; performing such duties as coordinating road, drainage and related improvements with developers; approving subdivision maps and records of survey and implementing Subdivision Map Act requirements. Planning, coordinating and supervising County road and bridge design, development, permitting, bid management, construction and billing activities, as well as overseeing project completion and closeout, are essential duties of this classification.

Education, Experience & Licenses

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Traffic Engineering, or Construction Management or other related field
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience with three (3) years of demonstrated management experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a public works or similar organization

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Candidates who have experience working on transportation projects with oversight by Caltrans are highly encouraged to apply.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid California driver's license
• Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Registration may include, but is not limited to, one of the following: Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Geologist, Traffic Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Geotechnical Engineer
• Certification as an Engineering Geologist or Hydrogeologist may be considered in lieu of Professional Engineer

To be considered for this position you must apply through the Government Jobs link below. Applications received through Indeed will not be considered.

Follow the link below for complete job description and to apply for this position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tehama/jobs/4453122/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $46.57 - $56.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• administrative management in public works or similar: 6 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Profess. Eng. License or Eng. Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gerber, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person